Although not a legal requirement for a private householder, all experts recommend gas boiler servicing to keep it in tip-top condition. But, how much is a boiler service and why should you have one? A one-off boiler inspection in the UK costs on average between £60 and £100. But, won’t include costs of any spare … Read more
Kitchen extensions vary in size and convenience depending on your requirements and budget. But, you can be certain of one thing. In the UK, you’ll reap the money you spent out building a kitchen extension, many times over. Both, in terms of a better lifestyle and getting your money back when you eventually decide to … Read more
Some people imagine that wet rooms only exist in up-market movies or public bathing facilities. But, wet room prices aren’t only for the wealthy. These days, the average wet room installation costs in the UK hover around £5000. Although this might seem to be a lot of money. With the average dimensions measuring about 2.5m … Read more
Many people believe that getting a contractor to supply and fit an electric garage door is an expensive luxury. Why on earth would you want to have a garage door activated by remote control? Surely, it costs too much? The average cost of an electric garage door in the UK isn’t as excessive as you … Read more
Everyone at some point has put up with a short circuit or a localised power cut. It’s annoying, isn’t it? But what happens when it needs more than a new light bulb or resetting the circuit breakers? You’ll then need an electrician to diagnose the fault and fix it. A typical electrician charges around £40/hr, … Read more
Plumbers are probably the only trade that you need to get in ASAP. If something goes wrong with anything electrical, just turn the circuit off and do without the television and electric lights for a day or two. But if there’s something wrong with the water supply or drainage, you need it sorted out now. … Read more
Installing a gas cooker gives you more control when you cook on the hob and grill. You don’t have to wait for a hotplate or grill to warm or cool as happens with an electric cooker. Also, cooking with gas is cheaper than electricity. So, you’ve two good reasons to choose a gas cooker over … Read more
Are you tired of the high gas bills arriving every month? Would you like to use a form of heating that’s less damaging to the environment? Well, how about installing a log burning stove in your home? There are many cheap log burners available to buy that will fit into most existing fireplaces. For starters, … Read more
Wouldn’t you like to generate free electricity for use in your home, or to export to the UK National Grid? It seems like a dream come true, doesn’t it? Well, this is something you can do quite easily, with a little help from some photovoltaic (PV) solar cells. But, how much do solar panels cost? … Read more
You bought a new conservatory a few years ago for quite a lot of money. So, why consider putting a new roof on it? There are many valid reasons to install a new conservatory roof. And, we’ll talk about those later. But, your top priority is probably to find out the cost of replacing a … Read more
